Harborview Sarasota
4783 Fruitville Road · Sarasota, FL · 34232 · 9413788000
81 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Harborview Health Systems
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $43,839 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2022
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2022
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2020
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2020
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 8, 2025 | Fine | $43,839 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105983 · certified since February 18, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.